How Much Time Do You Have to File an Injury Claim in NY?

Posted By BELUSHIN LAW FIRM || 27-Jan-2017

Under New York State law, there are statutes of limitation that dictate
how long a person has to file a lawsuit for a
personal injury or
wrongful death claim, resulting in compensation. If that limit of time passes, the individual
who may have been injured on longer has the legal right to file any sort of claim.

This is why it is so important to retain a knowledgeable New York City
injury lawyer as quickly as possible after an accident. If you choose
to work with us, our
attorneys at Belushin Law Firm, P.C. can walk you through the claims process and prepare the proper information
needed to protect your right to financial help. When we take on a case,
we begin work immediately, as we know that time is of the essence.

So how much time do you have to file a claim of negligence?

The time allotted for each type of personal injury or wrongful death claim
is different, so we have laid out the time limits according to each type
of case below:

Personal injury claim: three years

Motor vehicle accident: three years

Wrongful death: two years from the date of death

Any negligence resulting in injury: three years from the date of discovery

Defective product and product liability claims: three years

Medical malpractice: two and a half years from the date of the injury

Intentional torts or intentional wrongdoing: one year

Personal injury to a minor: three years from their 18th birthday

There can be differences in the specific laws surrounding your case, so
it is critical to get the assistance of a qualified lawyer. Some injuries
allow extra time if the injury was not discovered right away after the
original incident.

The information on this website is for general information purposes only.
Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.